credits
Credits -- The 2013 Boise State soccer media guide was written and laid out by members of
the Sports Information staff.
Photo credits for this year’s press guide go to John Kelly and Carrie Quinney of BSU
Photographic Services.

New coaching staff lays the foundation for Bronco soccer.
Outlook
The 2013 Boise State soccer team is poised for
a tournament run this season with an athletic mix
of experience and youth. In its second season in
the Mountain West, Boise State finished tied for
second in the coference with a 4-2-1 record. The
Broncos fell in the first round of the conference
tournament for the second straight year. Under
first year head coach Jim Thomas, the Broncos
are looking to improve.
“Our goal is to win games, and that starts with
practice,” said Thomas. “We prepare like we
are going to compete, and the goal is for that
mentality to transfer once games start, which rolls
over to the conference tournament and hopefully
the NCAAs.”

Fresh Faces
The 2013 freshmen class comes to Boise State
from many different places. Andie Hill, Baylee
Blaser and Hannah Frakes all hail from Boise,
Idaho. The local trio played for Borah and Mountain
View, but all three played club ball together, FC
SuperNova elite under former volunteer coach Eric
Simmonsen. Freshman Kelli McCluskey was a
four-year letterwinner at Stadium High in Tacoma,
Wash. and was a member of the Washington

State ODP team for three years. Also hailing
from Washington is goalkeeper Bailey Anderson.
Anderson, a Snohomish, Wash., native anchored
Glacier Peak to two state tournaments during her
tenure. Anderson earned the WIAA Academic
Award each year, graduating with a 3.99 GPA.
Filling out the rest of the west coast hometowns
are Jill Messersmith and transfer Allie Cummins.
Messersmith is from Costa Mesa, Calif., where
she played club ball with SC Blues. Her club
team were 2012 Surf Cup Champions, Region IV
Champions and California State Cup Champions.
Allie Cummins, from Bend, Ore., is a two-time
first team all-state selection in 2011 and 2012.
Cummins transferred from Oregon and will begin
her freshman year at Boise State.
The final two freshmen both hail from Colorado.
Hailey DeVries attended Arapahoe High, where
she split her high school career between soccer
and track. DeVries garnered many awards in
both sports, including the 5A Centennial League
honorable mention. Kelli Drobney was a four-time
all-conference honoree at Legacy High School.
The Longmont, Colo., native was an ODP player
from 2009-11.

Bronco Breakdown
Goalkeeper
The Bronco last line of defense has changed
behind the scenes in 2013. Senior Maddy McDevitt
and freshman Bailey Anderson are training
between the pipes under the direction of first-year
assistant coach Ed Moore. Moore, after spending
the past two seasons at Seattle University, has
been training the Bronco goalkeepers and finetuning their skills.
“Right now I am assessing where the goalkeepers
are both technically and tactically,” says Moore.
“I’m evaluating the players based on the core

Senior Maddy McDevitt dives for a save

Season Preview 4

2013 Season Outlook
Sophomore Kelsey Nicassio and junior Mikhaila
Bowden bring top-level experience from the
offseason back to Boise State. Both Bowden and
Nicassio played the past summer in the US Youth
Soccer Nationals Tournament with their club team,
SoCal Blues. They ended up taking second, but
they are excited to bring a winning mentality back
to the collegiate level.

elements of the position and what the position
demands. This means I’m assessing their decision
making, how they support the players in front of
them and how they are distributing the ball. I’m
finding their strengths and weaknesses and then I
will clean up their techniques and add elements to
their tactical decisions.”
McDevitt made 19 starts in 19 games at goalkeeper
for the Broncos last year. The Edmonds, Wash.,
native allowed 24 goals for a 1.25 goals against
average. McDevitt made 67 saves for a 73.6 save
percentage, which is good for top five in save
percentages in the Bronco record book. McDevitt
finished her junior campaign in 2012 with a record
of 8-8-1.
“Maddy has seen many games and has spent a lot
of time at higher levels,” says Moore. “She has a
lot of match experience and is very comfortable in
a game environment. She’s an excellent organizer
and is a vocal leader. Maddy is very powerful and
explosive, and has the ability to make a push and
make a big time save because of her power and
explosiveness.”
Bailey Anderson came to Boise State from Glacier
Peak High School in Snohomish, Wash. Anderson
was a four-year letterwinner and earned 3A AllWESCO honors her junior and senior years. She
also recorded a school record of 10 shutouts in
her sophomore season.
“Bailey right away adds athleticism to the position,”

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MIkhaila Bowden, junior defender

says Moore. “She is very clean technically,
especially with her catching. Both Bailey and
Maddy bring a strong work ethic to the position
and the team. They are willing to put in the work
and are doing everything I am asking them to do.”

Bowden returns for her junior season with the
most experience on the back line. The Huntington,
Calif., native played and started in 19 games last
season, and led the team in minutes played for
the second-consecutive season. Bowden was
also named to the Mountain West All-Academic
Conference Team.

“The goalkeeper position is a strength of ours
now,” says Thomas. “Ed Moore is developing our
keepers’ techniques and tactics. Bailey Anderson
came in at a Division I fitness and knowledge level,
which is not ordinary. Our senior, Maddy McDevitt,
came into spring camp very strong and has only
gotten better into fall practice.”
Defense
The 2013 defending corps features both fresh
faces and returning veterans. Three freshmen join
the back line, including Kelli McCluskey, Hailey
DeVries and transfer Allie Cummins.

Rebe Wolverton, senior midfielder

2013 Season Outlook

high school soccer team advanced to the finals and
semifinals of the 5A Colorado State Finals. DeVries
was selected to the ODP team from 2008-10,
helping her 19th ranking in the Rocky Mountains/
Southwest region by TopDrawerSoccer.com

“We’re really excited to bring back that same
game mentality,” said Nicassio. “If we treat every
game with importance, like a championship, then
we can win games.”

Tacoma, Wash., native Kelli McCluskey joins the
Broncos from Decatur High School, where she
was a four-year varsity letter-winner at Stadium
and Decatur High. McCluskey was also a threeyear member of the Washington State ODP team.

“Of course we want to go all the way,” added
Bowden. “But that means we have to stay
disciplined and work hard every day as a team.”
Nicassio played in 15 of the 20 games last year and
took three shots on goal. This season, Nicassio
looks to improve those numbers and support the
attacking game.

Midfield
The Bronco midfield returns a core group of athletic
talent. Shannon Schueren and Katy Oehring are
the probable starters at the central midfield roles,
providing a tandem that could give opponents
trouble this season. Schueren, a junior, led the
team in goals, assists and points last season.
Oehring, now a senior, ranked second on the
team last season in points with four goals and one
assist. Oehring and Schueren will provide a solid
attack from the midfield this season.

Sophomore Dominique Banks returns this season
after a solid freshman debut. Banks made 17
appearances and 13 starts, also starting the last
12 games of the season. She tallied one point with
a game-winning assist against Nevada.
“The back line is very talented and fast,” said
Thomas. “They are getting good reps and have
an excellent attacking prowess. Mikhaila Bowden
came out the gate strong, and she will be a force
in the back for us this season. I’ve been very
pleased with our transfer, Allie Cummins. She has
been working very hard and is already gelling with
the team.”
Allie Cummins will play her first year of collegiate
soccer after transferring from Oregon. The Bend,
Ore., native played three years with the Oregon
State ODP team and helped lead her club team

Ashley Hruby, senior forward

to three State Cup Championships. During high
school, Cummins was a two-time first team allstate selection.
Hailey DeVries, the Littleton, Colo., native comes
to Boise State from Arapahoe High School where
she split her time between soccer and track. Her

Anchoring the half-backs in 2013 are seniors
Gabby Garcia, Tylyn Hughes and Rebe Wolverton.
Garcia has been recovering from a knee injury
since last year. She played in 10 games last
season, where she recorded four shots all on goal.
Hughes and Wolverton look to solidify the
halfbacks this year and keep distributing the ball.
Wolverton played in 16 games her junior year and
tallied two goals and an assist.
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2013 Season Outlook
New to the Bronco midfield are freshmen Jill
Messersmith, Baylee Blaser and Hannah Frakes.

KT Clayton played in 19 games and made 12
starts in her freshman season.

Messersmith, the Costa Mesa, Calif., native was
named to the All-Sunset League second team as
a junior and first team as a senior.

The freshmen forwards finish out the front line,
comprised of Andie Hill and Kelli Drobney. Hill
comes to Boise State from Borah High, where
she was named to the 5A All-Southern Idaho
Conference first team. Hill was named the
offensive MVP her junior and senior seasons. Hill
played club soccer for FC SuperNova Elite and
won two National Championships.

Blaser and Frakes both attended Mountain
View High School in Boise, Idaho. Frakes was
named All-Southern Idaho Conference honorable
mention as a sophomore, and received second
team honors her junior and senior season. Blaser
was named to the All-Idaho Team best XI as a
senior and received first team Southern Idaho
Conference honors. Both Blaser and Frakes
played club ball for FC SuperNova where they
won two National Championships during their club
career.
Forward
Ashley Hruby is the lone upperclassmen on
the front line this year. Hruby, the Vancouver,
Wash., native played in 19 of 20 games last year.
Now as a senior, Hruby looks to developing the
underclassmen in the position.
Sophomores Anna Popma and KT Clayton
represent the sophomore class for the strikers.
Popma returns for her sophomore season after
starting in 13 games in 19 appearances. She
scored the game-winner against North Dakota
State and finished the season with seven shots
on goal.

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2013 Schedule
The Broncos will kick off the regular season on
the road against Idaho State, (Aug. 23) before
hosting Creighton at the Boas Tennis and Soccer
Complex (Aug. 25).
Thomas will return to Washington, where he was
an assistant coach, (Sept. 1) when the Broncos
will take on the Huskies in Seattle.
After a pair of back-to-back home games against
Washington State and Weber State, the Broncos
will gear up for a long road stretch.
Boise State will spend 17 days on the road,
starting its trek against the North Dakota Schools.
The Broncos will take on Arizona State and Baylor,
then start conference play against UNLV. They
will round up the journey against Nevada in Reno.
Then the Broncos will head back to Boise to face
Wyoming in the first home conference match.

The Mountain West Championships will
be held in Albuquerque, N.M., this year,
where the Broncos look to finish better than
the past two seasons in tournament play.

2013 Schedule
Date Opponent

Time

8/23

(A) Idaho State

8/25

(H) Creighton

4 pm

8/30

(A) Seattle U

9/1

(A) Washington

3 pm

9/5

(H) Washington State

5 pm

9/6

(H) Weber State

5 pm

9/13

(A) North Dakota State

7 pm

9/15

(A) North Dakota

1 pm

9/20

(A) Arizona State

5:30 pm

9/22

(A) Baylor

12 pm

9/27

(A) UNLV*

8 pm

12 pm
5 pm

9/29 (A) Nevada*

2 pm

10/4 (H) Wyoming*

4 pm

10/6 (H) Air Force*

12 pm

10/11 (H) San JosĂŠ State*

2:30 pm

10/13 (A) Fresno State*

1 pm

10/20 (A) Colorado State*

1 pm

10/25 (H) San Diego State*
10/27 (H) New Mexico*

5 pm
12 pm

11/01 (A) Utah State*

3 pm

Mountain West Tournament: Albuquerque

11/5 Quarterfinals
* = MW game
Home games are in BOLD
All times are Mountain Time Zone

homas helped Washington to a 50-28-11 record since 2008, turning the program around after the Huskies
went 12-43-5 during the three years prior to his arrival. During his five seasons in Seattle, the University of
Washington made four NCAA Tournament appearances including a run to the Elite Eight in 2010. Thomas’ duties
with the program included the coordination of recruiting some of the nation’s elite youth talent as well as leading
on-field training sessions.

T

homas has seen success at various levels in the soccer arena, spending time as head coach at the community
college, high school and club levels. Over the past decade, he has spent time with both the Crossfire Premier
Soccer Club and the Northwest Nationals Premier Soccer Club, garnering four State Championships.

P

rior to joining the staff at Washington, Thomas headed the men’s team at Edmonds (Wash.) Community
College from 2005-07 and served as head coach of Seattle’s Roosevelt High School boys’ varsity team from
2000-05.

T

homas hails from Bangor, Wales and graduated from Glamorgan University where he was a member of
the college team which advanced to the sweet 16 of the National Cup. He was a starting forward for three
seasons, two of them as the team’s top scorer.

Staff Profiles 12

13 Staff Profiles

Ed Moore

Madison Collins
A ss i stant C oach

A ss i stant C oach

Years at Boise State: Third
Alma Mater: Seattle, 2009

Years at Boise State: First
Alma Mater: Evansville, 2003

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T BOISE
2011)...

STATE

A

(Since

Moore is in his first year as assistant coach/
goalkeepers coach with Boise State, joining the
program after most recently spending two years
as an assistant coach with the men’s soccer team
at Seattle University where he was involved in
all aspects of the team’s training, recruiting and
fundraising.

Madison Collins enters her third season with
Boise State as an assistant coach. She
assists in the daily operations of the program,
as well as being responsible for organizing
soccer camps, film exchange and on-field
coaching.

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rior to Boise State...

Upon graduating from Seattle University
in 2009, Collins worked for her alma mater
serving as the director of alumni and soccer
operations from the fall of 2009 to the summer
of 2011. She was responsible for team travel
and coordinating recruiting database, as well
as assisting with the daily operations of the
program, organizing and supervision of practices, summer camps, and alumni relations.
Collins also has youth soccer coaching experience with Eastside Futbol Club of Mercer
Island, Wash., and the Peter Fewing Soccer Camp in Seattle, Wash.

P

LAYING CAREER…

Collins played collegiately for Seattle U., where she was a four-year letterwinner. She
began her playing career with the Redhawks as a freshman in 2005 and started every
game through her senior season. Collins’ career was highlighted by NCAA Tournament
appearances in 2006 and 2007, as well as being named All-GNAC First Team as a junior.

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ERSONAL...

Collins is a Boise native where she graduated from Boise High School in 2005.
Following high school she attended Seattle University in Washington where she earned a
Bachelors of Arts degree in psychology in 2009 and a Masters in sports administration and
leadership in 2011.

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T BOISE STATE (Since 2013)...

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rior to Boise State...

Prior to his time with the Redhawks, Moore served
as the goalkeeper coach for the men’s team at
Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss., from 2009-11
and was also hired as the executive director of the
Jackson Futbol Club.
Moore’s coaching career began at his alma mater of Evansville where he served as the volunteer
goalkeeper coach in 2003 immediately after his playing career ended. After a year with the
Evansville men’s team, where he trained current MLS goalkeeper Troy Perkins, he made a move
to the women’s side volunteering as an assistant coach with national power, Duke from 2004-06
and serving as a full-time assistant at Saint Mary’s College from 2006-07.

P

ERSONAL...

Moore played goalkeeper at Evansville from 1999-2003, during which he also gained
experience in the Professional Development league with the Jackson Chargers (1999), Coco
Expos (2000) and Kansas City Brass (2001).

unior (2012): Played in 10 matches before
suffering a season-ending injury against Utah...
started in four of those matches...attempted four
shots during the season, putting all four on goal.

S

ophomore (2011): Started in 13 of her
16 appearances…attempted seven shots and
placed two on goal…played career-high 74 minutes
in season opener against Montana.

F

reshman (2010): Saw action in 16 contests
with one start in the midfield ...scored one goal
for two points on the season…placed one-of-three
shots on goal…first action as a Bronco was at Air
Force...first start was at Wyoming...first career goal
and points were at Colorado College in 3-1 Boise
State victory.

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igh school: A 2010 graduate of Murietta
High School in Murietta, Calif...did not play
for high school soccer team...lettered four times
in track and field...played club ball for the So Cal
Blues Soccer Club of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
U13-U18...started in midfield throughout career...
team advanced to California State Cup all four years
of high school, winning it twice and placing second
once...advanced to Far West Regional each year
winning it twice and taking second once...advanced
to five consecutive USYSA National Tournaments
placing second in 2008 and third in 2009...club
coach was Randy Dodge...member of Puerto Rico
U17 National Team that played in the 2009 U17
World Cup...played on the California State Team for
two years...United States Regional Team for one
year before joining Puerto Rican national team in
2008. Major: Health Sciences

Garcia’s Stats
2010

2011

2012

2013

Total

GP/GS

16/1

16/13

10/4

-

42/18

Goals

1

0

0

-

1

Assists

0

0

0

-

0

Points

2

0

0

-

2

SOG

1

2

4

-

7

GWG

0

0

0

-

0

GWA

0

0

0

-

0

Player Profiles 15

Ashley Hruby
senior

●

Midfielder

Height: 5-8
Hometown: Vancouver, Washington
Previous School: Union HS

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unior (2012): Appeared in 19 of the
Broncos’ 20 matches and made six starts...
finished with three points, assisting a goal and
scoring one of her own...provided the game-winning
goal in the season-finale against Nevada...assist
came on one of four Bronco goals against North
Dakota State...put six shots on goal as a part of 12
total shots during the season...named to Mountain
West All-Academic Team.

S

ophomore (2011): Started in two of her
13 appearances in 2011…starts came against
Montana, Aug. 19 and Eastern Washington, Aug.
26…tied for third in goals scored with two…goals
came against TCU, Oct. 21 and the game-winner
over Idaho, Oct. 29…second on the team in shots
on goal percentage at .625 (5-of-8)…tied for third
in points with four…named to the Mountain West
All-Academic Team

F

reshman (2010): Started at defender
in three of 19 matches played...recorded
one assist for one point...four-of-five shots were
on goal...first action and start as a Bronco was
in season opener at Oregon...started first three
contests...first career assist and point came at
Portland State.

H

igh School: A 2010 graduate of Union
High School in Vancouver, Wash...threeyear starter for the Titans’ varsity squad where
she played forward...recorded 10 goals and nine
assists as a senior...nine goals and six assists as

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a junior...12 goals and four assists as sophomore…
three-time All-Greater St. Helens League First Team
honoree...honorable mention all-state as a senior...
team MVP as a sophomore...Most Inspirational as a
senior…helped team win two back-to-back league
championships as a junior and senior...prep coach
was Kelcey Burris...also lettered in tennis…played
club ball for FC Portland in Portland, Ore., and
FC Vancouver in Vancouver, Wash...club coaches
were John Wallace (Portland) and Darin DeGrande
(Vancouver)...a member of the Oregon Olympic
Development Team (ODP) for three years…Major:
Supply Chain Management and Marketing.

Hruby’s Stats
2010

2011

2012

2013

Total

GP/GS

19/3

13/2

19/6

-

51/11

Goals

0

2

1

-

3

Assists

1

0

1

-

2

Points

1

4

3

-

8

SOG

4

5

6

-

15

GWG

0

1

1

-

2

GWA

0

0

1

-

1

Ty l y n H u gh e s
senior

●

Midfielder

Height: 5-6
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Previous School: Westview HS

J

unior (2012): Played in 18 matches for the
Broncos and was part of the starting lineup five
times...recorded one point by assisting the gamewinning goal in the season-opener against New
Mexico State...took 12 shots and put four on goal...
set career marks for games played and minutes
played.

S

ophomore (2011): Started in 10 of the
16 games she appeared…attempted six shots,
two of which were on goal…played a season-high
64 minutes in the season-opener against Montana.

F

reshman (2010): Came off the bench as a
reserve midfielder in 16 matches...scored two
goals, including one game-winner, for four points...
placed four-of-eight shots on goal…tied for fourth

Hughes’ Stats
2010

2011

2012

2013

Total

GP/GS

16/0

16/10

18/5

-

50/15

Goals

2

0

0

-

2

Assists

0

0

1

-

1

Points

4

0

1

-

5

SOG

4

0

4

-

8

GWG

1

0

0

-

1

GWA

0

0

0

-

0

5

in goals scored…first match for Boise State was
in season opener at Oregon...first career goal was
the game-winner at Colorado College...second goal
was versus New Mexico State.

H

igh school: A 2010 graduate of
Westview High School in Portland, Ore...
two-year member of varsity and four-year starter
overall for the Wildcats’ JV and varsity squads
where she played primarily in midfield…recorded
five goals and six assists as a senior...five goals
and nine assists as a junior…first-team All-State
and first-team All-Metro as a senior...Qwest Player
of the Game for state championship match senior
year...two-time team MVP and captain…helped
team to back-to-back second-place league finishes
as a junior and senior...team went 33-6-5 her last
two years…prep coach was Chris Martin...also
lettered in track...honor roll student and two-time
Dairy Farmers of Oregon Academic All-State in
2008 and 2009…played club ball for THUSC Neon
in Beaverton, Ore...played in midfield...team won
six consecutive Oregon State Cups...advanced
to Far West Regional six times reaching quarters
twice and semifinals in 2010...club coach was Tom
Atencio. Major: Health Science Studies.

unior (2012): Named to All-Mountain West
Second Team as well as Mountain West AllAcademic Team...played in all 20 games for the
Broncos and made 19 starts...ranked second on the
team in points (9), scoring four goals and adding
one assist...put away game-tying goals against
Idaho State and UNLV while netting the gamewinning goal at Penn... ranked third on the team
in minutes played with 1,593, setting an individual
career record...attempted 37 shots and 10 on goal.

s

ophomore (2011): Started in 18 of the
19 matches in which she appeared…tallied
three points off three assists…provided gamewinning assists against South Dakota and Seattle…
attempted 22 shots, putting seven on target…
ranked fifth on the team in minutes played…10th on
the career list for assists per game (0.15)…named
to Mountain West All-Academic Team.

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winning assist against Idaho...other two assists
were at Montana and versus New Mexico State.

H

igh school: A 2010 graduate of Heritage
High School in Littleton, Colo...three-year
member of varsity and four-year starter overall for
the Eagles’ JV and varsity squads where she played
primarily in midfield…recorded eight goals and six
assists as a senior...eight goals and 18 assists as
a junior…honorable mention all-state and two-time
all-conference honoree...team MVP and captain as
senior…helped team to back-to-back second-place
league finishes as a junior and senior...prep coach
was Chris Martin...also lettered in track...academic
standout, four-time member of the HHS High Honor
Roll…played club ball for Real Colorado National
in Highlands Ranch, Colo…played in midfield...
club coach was Neil Payne. Major: Health Science
Studies.

F

reshman (2010): Started at midfielder in
16 of 21 matches played...scored three goals,
including one game-winner, to go with three assists
for nine points...placed 17-of-31 shots on goal…
third in goals scored and points, second in assists…
first action in the blue and orange was in season
opener at Oregon...first career start was at Idaho
State...first career goal was at Colorado College...
second goal was game-winner versus Seattle...
third goal was at Northern Colorado...had game-

Oehring’s Stats
2010

2011

2012

2013

Total

GP/GS

21/16

19/18

20/19

-

60/53

Goals

3

0

4

-

7

Assists

3

3

1

-

7

Points

9

3

9

-

21

SOG

17

7

10

-

34

GWG

1

0

1

-

2

GWA

1

2

0

-

3

Player Profiles 18

Rebe Wolverton
senior

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Midfielder

Height: 5-3
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Previous School: Jesuit HS

J

unior (2012): Appeared in 16 games...
finished tied for fourth in goals scored (2)...
also had one assist...scored the game-winning goal
in the season-opener against New Mexico State...
netted the game-tying goal against Utah...took
eight shots with five on goal...named to Mountain
West All-Academic Team.

S

ophomore (2011): Played in 18 games,
starting in five…tied for third on the team in
points with four…scored in season-opener against
Montana and again against Eastern Washington…
both goals were game-tying…attempted 16 shots,
five of which were on goal…named to Mountain
West All-Academic Team.

F

reshman (2010): Played in 21 matches
with one start in midfield...scored one goal
for two points...placed six-of-15 shots on goal…
saw first action as a Bronco in season opener at
Oregon...first career start was at Idaho State...first
career goal and points came at Hawai’i.

H

igh school: A 2010 graduate of Jesuit
High School in Portland, Ore...four-year
starter for the Crusaders varsity team...played in
midfield…recorded five goals and six assists as
a senior...six goals and four assists as a junior…
second team all-conference honoree and team
captain as a senior...team Most Inspirational Player
twice…helped team to four-consecutive Metro
Conference titles and state championship senior

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12

year...team was ranked No. 1 in the nation by ESPN
senior season...team went 50-11-6 during her prep
career and undefeated senior season.. prep coach
was Ken Skipper...academic standout and honor
roll member…played club ball for FC Portland in
Portland, Ore...played in midfield...team advanced
to Oregon State Cup final twice...club coaches were
Miguel Guante and John Wallace...member of the
Oregon Olympic Development team for two years.
Major: Health Science Studies.

edshirt Sophomore (2012): Played
in six games...tallied the first point of her
career by assisting on a goal at Portland State...
attempted five shots, putting two on goal.

S
F

ophomore (2011): Redshirted.

reshman (2010): Played in seven games
throughout campaign earning two starts at
defender...placed two-of-five shots on goal…saw
first action in Boise State uniform as a starter in
season opener at Oregon...also started at Colorado
College.

H

igh School: A 2010 graduate of Todd
Beamer High School in Federal Way, Wash...
four-year member and three-year starter for
the Titans’ varsity squad...played defender and
midfielder...recorded seven goals and seven assists
as a senior...first-team all-conference senior year…
helped team win three league championships while
placing second once...advanced to state twice
taking second sophomore year...prep coaches
were Joel Lindberg and Brett Lucas...four-year
letterwinner in track...four-time Scholar Athlete...
student body secretary senior year…played club
ball for Eastside Football Club in Bellevue, Wash.,
U15 thru U18...played defender...team advance to
Washington State Cup final twice...club coach was
Tom Bialek...three-year member of the Washington
ODP team. Major: Health Science Studies.

edshirt Sophomore (2012): Made
19 starts in 19 appearances at goalkeeper
for the Broncos...allowed 24 goals for a 1.25 goals
against average...recorded five shutouts...made 67
saves for a 73.6 save percentage...finished with a
record of 8-8-1.

R

edshirt Freshman (2011): Appeared
and started in three games…saw first action
and made first start as a Bronco against Seattle,
Oct. 2…allowed six goals in 270 minutes of action
for a 2.0 goals against average…made 16 saves
for a .727 save percentage.

F
H

reshman (2010): Redshirted.

igh School: A 2010 graduate of Kings
High School in Seattle, Wash...four-year
starter for the Knights’ varsity squad where she
played goalkeeper…as a senior allowed five goals
for a goals against average of 0.33...recorded 11
shutouts in 15 matches…NCSAA All-American as
a junior...earned first-team all-state and all-league,
as well as, two all-league honorable mention
honors...team captain as a senior…helped team
win the Tri-District championship senior season...
team advanced to state seven years winning three
reaching semis three other times...prep coach was
Nicole Gabelein. Club - Played club ball for Eastside

FC in Preston, Wash., U11-U18...played
goalkeeper...team advanced to four-straight
Washington State Cup championship games
while she was in high school winning it twice...
won the Far West Regional sophomore year...
club coach was Tom Bialek...five-year member
of the Washington Olympic Development Team
(ODP). Major: Social Sciences.

ophomore (2012): Played and started in
19 of the Broncos’ 20 games...led the team in
minutes played (1,796) for the second-consecutive
season...played 90 or more minutes in 18 games...
attempted five shots and one on goal...named to
Mountain West Academic All-Conference Team.

F

reshman (2011): The only Bronco to
start in each of the team’s 20 games…led the
team in minutes played (1,816 minutes)…played
90 or more minutes in 17 games…tallied one point
by assisting a goal at Seattle…attempted eight
shots, three of which were on target…named to the
Governor’s Cup All-Tournament Team.

H

igh School: A 2011 graduate of Ocean
View High School in Huntington Beach,
Calif...four-year starter at center midfield for the
Seahawks varsity team…averaged nine goals and
20 assists per year during prep career…two-time
Golden West Conference MVP...four-time All-GWC
honoree...first-team All-CIF Southern Section,
division 5, as a junior...named one of the Top-10
players to watch in Orange County as a senior...
two-time team MVP...three-time team captain…
four-time Scholar Athlete...OVHS team won
one league title and placed second twice...team
advanced to the CIF Quarterfinals as a junior and to
the second round two other times...also lettered in
track & field...high school soccer coach was Dave
Deaton…played club ball for So Cal Blues Pearson
in San Juan Capistrano, Calif...four-year starter at

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defender...team won two league championships...
and advanced to Far West Regionals twice. Major:
Criminal Justice.

Bowden’s Stats
2011

2012

2013

2014

Total

GP/GS

20/20

19/19

-

-

39/39

Goals

0

0

-

-

0

Assists

1

0

-

-

1

Points

1

0

-

-

1

SOG

3

1

-

-

4

GWG

0

0

-

-

0

GWA

0

0

-

-

0

Shannon Schueren
junior

●

Midfielder

Height: 5-6
Hometown: Bothell, Washington
Previous School: Bothell HS

S

ophomore (2012): Named to AllMountain West Second Team as well as
Mountain West All-Academic Team...led the team in
goals (6), assists (3), points (15), and shots on goal
(15)...provided game-winning goals against Idaho
State and at Air Force...tallied a career-high five
points against Idaho State with two goals and one
assist...distributed the game-winning assist against
Nevada...recorded at least one point in four-straight
matches...started 16 of the 18 matches in which
she appeared.

F

reshman (2011): Appeared in 18 games
as a freshman…saw first minutes against
Eastern Washington…earned the first of five starts
against Gonzaga…second on the team in points
(8), goals (3) and assists (2)…first goal came
against Idaho State, followed by two game-winning
goals against Portland State and South Dakota…
provided a game-winning assist against Idaho
State in addition to her goal…named Mountain
West Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 19…
part of the Governor’s Cup All-Tournament Team
and the Viking Soccer Classic All-Tournament
Team…selected as one of the Mountain West’s Top
20 Players to Watch by topdrawersoccer.com.

KingCo ... team captain and MVP as senior. Other
Highlights - Senior year team went 9-4-2 overall and
7-2-1 in league to place third ... high school coach
was Shaun Warner ... Club - Played U17 and U18
club ball for Crossfire Premier FC ‘92 Thomas in
Redmond, Wash., and U15 and U16 for Northwest
Nationals ‘92 Red ... started all four years between
center midfield and defender ... club coaches were
Jim Thomas with Crossfire Premier and Arby Busey
with Northwest Nationals ... four year member of
the Washington State Olympic Development Team.
Major: Chemistry

reshman (2012): Made 17 appearances and 13 starts as a defender
during her freshman year...saw her first action Aug. 19 against North Dakota
State...first start came against Eastern Washington (Sept. 9)...started in the
remaining 12 matches to finish the season...recorded one point on a gamewinning assist in the final regular-season match against Nevada...named to
Viking Classic All-Tournament Team.

H

igh School: Banks was a four-year starter at Los Alamitos under
head coach Steve Soler…named All-Sunset League all four seasons…
two-time All-CIF Southern Section Division I selection…at the club level, Banks
competed for Legends Breakaway in Newport Beach, Calif., under head coach
Greg Baker...helped Legends win the Far West Regional League Championship
in 2010 and 2012 as a starting defender…team advanced to USYSA National
Championships in 2012. Major: Health Science Studies

Banks’ Stats
2012

2013

2014

2015

Total

GP/GS

17/13

-

-

-

17/13

Goals

0

-

-

-

0

Assists

1

-

-

-

1

Points

1

-

-

-

1

SOG

1

-

-

-

1

GWG

0

-

-

-

0

GWA

0

-

-

-

0

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Beckah Carrasquer
sophomore ●

Midfielder

Height: 5-5
Hometown: Portland, Ore.
Previous School: Westview HS

F

reshman (2012): Played in 16 games and made one start...first
appearance came against North Dakota State (Aug. 19)...first start was at
Wyoming (Oct. 14)...played a season-high 77 minutes in that game...attempted
four shots, two of which were on goal.

H

igh School: Four-year starter on Westview’s varsity team coached by
Chris Martin...made it to the Oregon State Tournament finals in 2009, along
with semifinals appearances in 2010 and 2011...named Dairy Farmers of Oregon
Academic All-State in 2009 and 2010....at the club level, played under Steve
Ancheta for Portland Navy 93’ where she started in the midfield for four years...
played three years in Olympic Development Program for the Oregon ‘94 team.
Major: Health Science Studies

edshirt Freshman (2012): Played in 19 games and made 12 starts
durng her debut season...recorded first career minutes and first career start
against North Dakota State, Aug. 19...netted her lone goal of the season at
Navy...assisted the game-winning goal at Air Force...attempted 11 shots on goal
from a total of 27 shots.

F
H

reshman (2011): Redshirted.

igh school: Originally from Kent, Wash., where she graduated from
Kent Mountain View Academy in 2011...played prep soccer for Kentwood
High School during freshman and sophomore years where she started on the
varsity squad as a defender...did not play as a junior...played senior season for
Kentridge High School where she started at forward...recorded 12 goals and
seven assists as a senior…earned first-team all-conference honors, named team
captain and MVP…Kentwood team won two conference titles and advanced to
state tournament…played club ball for Washington Premiere FC ‘92 in Puyallup,
Wash...started two years as a forward...team advanced to state cup final twice
winning it in 2011...advanced to the 2011 Far West Regionals...four-year member
of the Washington State Olympic Development Team and one-year member of
the regional team. Major: Communication

reshman (2012): Named Mountain West Freshman of the Year and AllMountain West First Team...appeared in each of the Broncos’ 20 matches...
recorded two goals on the season which came in back-to-back matches...scored
the game-winning goal at Wyoming before netting the game-tying goal at home
against Fresno State...played 43 minutes her Boise State debut against New
Mexico State...recorded 28 shots and 13 on goal...ranked fifth on the team in
both minutes played (1,413) and points scored (4)...named to Viking Classic
All-Tournament Team...played a season-high 102 minutes against Fresno State.

H

igh School: Three-year starter at Rocky Mountain coached Donal
Kaehler...helped Grizzlies to become 5A Idaho State champions in 2011
as well as second- and third-place finishes in 2009 and 2010, respectively…
selected to the all-conference team in 2009 and 2010…named Southern Idaho
Conference Player of the Year and was selected to the All-Region VIII Team
in 2011…Gatorade Idaho Girls Soccer Player of the year for 2011-12…at the
club level, played for Les Bois from U11-U16 and switched to FC Nova for her
U17-U18 seasons…won state titles twice at the U15 level (once because she
played up a year) as well as at U16, U17 and U18. Major: Health Science Studies

reshman (2012): Played in 15 games as a freshman and made 13
starts...made her Bronco debut in the against North Dakota State...played
every minute of eight games...earned one point by assisting the team’s only goal
at Navy...took five shots including three on goal.

H

igh School: Four-year starter at Los Osos…played defense under
head coach Mychal Armstrong…played club ball with the SoCal Blues…
won the 2011 year’s Far West Region IV Championship…played in the Olympic
Development Program with Camp Coco Beach (Florida) in 2008...comes to the
Broncos as a three-time scholar athlete. Major: Health Science Studies

Nicassio’s Stats
2012

2013

2014

2015

Total

GP/GS

15/13

-

-

-

15/13

Goals

0

-

-

-

0

Assists

1

-

-

-

1

Points

1

-

-

-

1

SOG

3

-

-

-

3

GWG

0

-

-

-

0

GWA

0

-

-

-

0

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32

A n n a P opm a
sophomore

●

Forward

Height: 5-3
Hometown: Tigard, Oregon
Previous School: Tualatin HS

F

reshman (2012): Played in 19 of the Broncos’ 20 matches...started
13 matches...finished the season with two points and one goal...put away
the game-winner against North Dakota State...first minutes came in the seasonopener against New Mexico State...took 24 shots with seven on goal.

H

igh School: Four-year starter at Tualatin, playing under coach Rossano
Rocha…helped her team to a 6A state championship as a senior in 2011…
earned first team Pacific Conference honors in each of her four high school
seasons including being named player of the year during her junior and senior
years…named Oregon State 6A Player of the Year during her senior season…
scored the 100th goal of her interscholastic career in championship game at
which she was awarded the Golden Ball MVP Award…named Oregon Gatorade
Player of the Year for the 2011-12 season…played for the OSSA Storm club
team and helped it to a Northwest Champions League Championship in 201011…participated in Olympic Development Program Regional Camps in 2008 and
2009… ranked the sixth-best player in the Pacific Northwest Region according to
topdrawersoccer.com. Major: Health Science Studies

igh School: Four-year starter at Temescal Canyon under head coach
Jessica Nelson...helped her team to a league championship during her
junior year, scoring 19 goals and eight assists...named team MVP, first team AllSunbelt League as well as third team All-CIF V as a junior and senior...at the club
level, Tucker played for Arsenal FC under coach Cle Kooiman...Coast Soccer
League co-champions during the 2010-11 season. Major: General Business

igh School: Hails from Glacier Peak High School where she was a fouryear varsity letterwinner at goalkeeper...amassed a 34-12-5 career record
and received 3A All-WESCO honors during her junior and senior seasons...
helped Glacier Peak to state tournament appearances where they lost to eventual
champion Seattle Prep in 2009 and were eliminated by runner-up Mercer Island
in 2010...recorded a school record of 10 shutouts as a sophomore...excelled
both on and off the field in high school, receiving the WIAA Academic Award
each year and graduating as a member of the National Honor Society with a GPA
of 3.99...part of the Northwest Nationals G95 Red...played under coach Scott
Newman and helped her team to the finals of the Washington P1 Division in both
2011 and 2012. Major: Pre-Physical Therapy

Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stats
2013

2014

2015

2016

Total

GP/GS

-

-

-

-

-

Goals

-

-

-

-

-

Assists

-

-

-

-

-

Points

-

-

-

-

-

SOG

-

-

-

-

-

GWG

0

-

-

-

0

GWA

0

-

-

-

0

Player Profiles 31

Baylee Blaser
Freshman

●

Midfielder

Height: 5-4
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
Previous School: Mountain View HS

H

igh School: Joined the Broncos from Mountain View High School in
Boise where she was named to the All-Idaho Team consisting of the best
11 players in the state as a senior...also earned 5A Southern Idaho Conference
first team honors...played on the front line for Mountain View and contributed 14
goals and 10 assists as a senior, leading the Mavericks to a 6-4-4 record...at the
club level, Blaser was a member of FC SuperNova Elite under Eric Simmonsen...
won two National President’s Cup Championships and were quarterfinalists in
the 2012 Surf Cup. Major: Pre-Nursing

Blaser’s Stats
2013

2014

2015

2016

Total

GP/GS

-

-

-

-

-

Goals

-

-

-

-

-

Assists

-

-

-

-

-

Points

-

-

-

-

-

SOG

-

-

-

-

-

GWG

-

-

-

-

-

GWA

-

-

-

-

-

32 Player Profiles

9

A l l i e c u mm i n s
Freshman

●

Defender

Height: 5-5
Hometown: Bend, Oregon
Previous School: Oregon

11

H

igh School: A team captain for Mountain View High ... a two-time first
team all-state selection (2011 and 2012) ... Named second team all-state
as a sophomore in 2010 ... A team MVP in her sophomore season ... Named
team’s defensive MVP in her freshman and senior seasons ... Also an honorable
mention Intermountain Conference selection as a freshman. Major: Elementary
Education

igh School: Comes to Boise State from Arapahoe High School where
she split her career between soccer and track...spent first two years of
high school as a member of the Warriors’ soccer team which advanced to the 5A
Colorado state final in 2010 and the semifinals in 2011 during which she received
5A Centennial League honorable mention...switched to the track for her junior
year where she took seventh at the state meet in the 300 meter hurdles and was
a member of the third-place 4x400 relay team...at the club level, Devries played
for Rush Nike under coach Erik Bushey...selected to the Olmpic Development
Program Team from 2008-10 and participated in the State Cup finals every year
from 2007-2011, winning in 2007, 2008 and 2011...highly touted for her play at
the club level garnering a recruiting ranking of 19th in the Rocky Mountains/
Southwest region by topdrawersoccer.com. Major: Pre-Veterinary Medicine

32

Devries’ Stats
2013

2014

2015

2016

Total

GP/GS

-

-

-

-

-

Goals

-

-

-

-

-

Assists

-

-

-

-

-

Points

-

-

-

-

-

SOG

-

-

-

-

-

GWG

-

-

-

-

-

GWA

-

-

-

-

-

Player Profiles 34

Kelli drobney
Freshman

â&#x2014;?

forward

Height: 5-2
Hometown: Longmont, Colorado
Previous School: Legacy HS

10

H

igh School: Joins the Boise State roster as a four-time all-conference
honoree at Legacy High School and Silver Creek High School... started
her high school career at Silver Creek High School where she helped her team
reach the semifinals as a freshman and sophomore...during her junior and senior
seasons at Legacy, the team advanced to second round and quarterfinals,
respectively...earned all-conference honors on the hardwood during her freshman
and sophomore seasons playing basketball at Silver Creek..played under Erik
Bushey for the Colorado Rush club team...three-peat Colorado Champions from
2008-2010...member of the Olympic Development Program from 2009-2011.
Major: General Business

Drobneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stats
2013

2014

2015

2016

Total

GP/GS

-

-

-

-

-

Goals

-

-

-

-

-

Assists

-

-

-

-

-

Points

-

-

-

-

-

SOG

-

-

-

-

-

GWG

-

-

-

-

-

GWA

-

-

-

-

-

Player Profiles 35

Hannah Frakes
Freshman

●

26

midfield

Height: 5-4
Hometown: Boise, Idado
Previous School: Mountain View hS

H

igh School: Came from Mountain View High School where she played
alongside Baylee Blaser under coaches Alyssa Gentle and Rachel Powell...
named All-Southern Idaho Conference honorable mention as a sophomore
before making the All-SIC second team as a junior and senior...received the
SIC Academic Award each of her four years at Mountain View...at the club level,
Frakes was a member of FC SuperNova Elite under Eric Simmonsen...won two
National President’s Cup Championships and were quarterfinalists in the 2012
Surf Cup. Major: Athletic Training

Frakes’ Stats
2013

2014

2015

2016

Total

GP/GS

-

-

-

-

-

Goals

-

-

-

-

-

Assists

-

-

-

-

-

Points

-

-

-

-

-

SOG

-

-

-

-

-

GWG

-

-

-

-

-

GWA

-

-

-

-

-

Player Profiles 36

Andie hill
Freshman

●

15

forward

Height: 5-2
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
Previous School: Borah HS

H

igh School: Hill came to Boise State from Borah High School where
she was a three-year letterwinner for the Lions...named to the 5A AllSouthern Idaho Conference first team for her efforts as a junior and to the AllSIC second team during her senior season...selected as team captain in 2011
and 2012 as well as being named the offensive MVP both seasons...at the club
level, Hill was a member of FC SuperNova Elite under Eric Simmonsen...won
two National President’s Cup Championships and were quarterfinalists in the
2012 Surf Cup. Major: Biology

Hill’s Stats
2013

2014

2015

2016

Total

GP/GS

-

-

-

-

-

Goals

-

-

-

-

-

Assists

-

-

-

-

-

Points

-

-

-

-

-

SOG

-

-

-

-

-

GWG

-

-

-

-

-

GWA

-

-

-

-

-

Player Profiles 37

Kelli mccluskey
Freshman

●

7

midfieldd

Height: 5-5
Hometown: Tacoma, Wash.
Previous School: Decatur HS

H

igh School: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Stadium High School and
DeCatur High School under coach Christy Overby...selected to the All-SPSL
first team both as a sophomore and a junior...Decatur appeared in the 4A WIAA
Tournament in 2010 and 2011 but was eliminated in the first two rounds both
seasons...at the club level, McCluskey played for Washington Premier ECNL
‘94 under Seth Spidahl...team advanced to the Washington state finals in 2011...
McCluskey was also a member of the Olympic Development Program state team
for three years. Major: Business Economics

igh School: Played at Newport Harbor High School under head coach
Larry Draluck...helped the Sailors to appearances in the CIF Division I
playoffs as a sophomore and junior...named All-Sunset League second team
as a junior and first team as a senior...member of the field hockey team, making
first-team all-league as a senior...played club ball with SC Blues which were 2012
Surf Cup Champions, Region IV Champions, California State Cup Champions
and the Players Showcase Champions. Major: Health Science Studies

Kaziah Hill (2000-04) recorded the fastest goal to start a game
when she scored 12 seconds into the match against San Jose
State on October 28, 2001. The goal is tied as the 13th fastest
in NCAA history.

at North Texas (10/17/1999)
at Cal State Fullerton (10/25/1998)
at Colorado College (8/29/2010)
at Southern Methodist (10/4/2002)
at Portland State (9/11/2002)
at UC Irvine (10/23/1998)
at Texas A&M (9/30/2005)

Portland State
at Eastern Washington
at Gonzaga
Minnesota $
Montana $
at Utah Valley State
at Utah
Idaho
at Idaho State
at Nevada*
Fresno State*
San Jose State*
Montana St.-Billings
at Hawai’i*
Tulsa*
Rice*
at UTEP*
at Southern Methodist*

Opponent
at Oregon
at Portland State
at Air Force
at Colorado College
vs. Utah Valley $
at Idaho State $
Seattle
at Montana
vs. New Mexico #
at Wyoming
at Northern Colorado
at Hawai’i*
New Mexico State*
Louisiana Tech*
at Utah State*
at Nevada*
Idaho*
Fresno State*
at San Jose State*
at Louisiana Tech**
vs. San Jose State**

The Mountain West welcomes three more universities in 2013.
Past Regular Season

The Boise State soccer team enters its third season in the Mountain West but in
Mountain West Champions
no way has the landscape remained stable. The conference hosted eight institutions
for 2012. This season, the conference brings the total to 11, adding Utah State, San Year Champion
MW
All
JosĂŠ State and Colorado State.
2012 San Diego State
7-0-0
21-2-1
The Broncos finished second in the league last season with a 4-2-1 record,
ending the season with a narrow victory over Nevada. In the conference tournament,
Boise State made a first-round exit with a 1-0 loss to Nevada in San Diego.
This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conference championship will be held Nov. 5-9 in Albuquerque, N.M.
Only six teams will be granted a berth into the tournament with the top two seeds
receiving first-round byes.

66 Mountain West Soccer

2011 New Mexico

4-0-2

12-5-4

2010 New Mexico

5-0-2

12-3-5

2009 BYU

6-0-1

18-4-2

2008 BYU

7-0-0

18-5-1

2007 UNLV

5-1-1

11-5-5

2006 Utah

7-0-0

16-5-1

2005 Utah

6-0-1

14-7-1

2004 UNLV

5-1-0

12-5-2

2003 Utah

6-0-0

16-2-2

2002 BYU

6-0-0

16-6-0

2001 BYU

5-1-0

14-7-1

2000 BYU

6-0-0

19-4-1

2012 Season Review

Broncos Find Postseason But Leave Room to Improve
► Match 1: Soccer Wins Season-Opener, 1-0
BOISE, Idaho - The Boise State women’s soccer team
opened its season with a 1-0 win over New Mexico State
at the Boas Tennis and Soccer Complex, Friday. Junior
Rebe Wolverton put away the game-winning goal in the
67th minute, finishing a cross served in from the right
wing by classmate Tylyn Hughes.
The Broncos had numerous looks at the goal throughout
the game, putting up seven shots in the first half, but
it was the first shot of the second half which put the
Broncos on the board and notched the fourth goal of
Wolverton’s career.
New Mexico State had an opportunity to tie as the
Broncos were called for a hand ball just outside the 18yard box in the 88th minute. The Aggies laid the ball
off on the free kick which sent the wall of Boise State
defenders crashing in to block the shot.
Freshman Anna Popma was the aggressor on the
Bronco front-line, leading the team with four shots in 61
minutes. The Tigard, Ore., native almost put her new
team in front first when she nailed a ball from distance
that hit the crossbar in the 28th minute.
Kallie Neimann, Mikhaila Bowden and Whitney Peterson
each played all 90 minutes on the back line in the season
debut, making things difficult on the Aggie attackers
while helping redshirt sophomore Maddy McDevitt earn
the second win and second shutout of her career.

and Soccer Complex, Sunday.
The Broncos are 2-0-0 this season, winning their opening
two games for the first time since the 2008 season
when they defeated Northwest Nazarene and Eastern
Washington at home.

The Broncos fell into a hole early after allowing a goal in
in the second minute off the head of Rachael Doyle. The
Cougars would get there second less than 10 minutes
later when Michaela Castain put a penalty kick past
Bronco goalkeeper Maddy McDevitt.

Katy Oehring got things started in the 13th minute,
striking a low driving free kick just past the near post
from 20 yards out. The goal marked the fourth of her
career.

Two goals down, the Broncos were able to settle in and
keep ball in the middle third of the field after playing a lot
of defense like they did in the first 15 minutes.

After the goal, both teams played the remainder of the
first half by controlling possession in the midfield.
The Broncos snapped out of that spell and found an
offensive spark in the second half, scoring three goals in
less than 11 minutes.
Freshman Anna Popma was welcomed to Boise by a
roar of the crowd after she scored the first goal of her
career and one that would eventually be scored as the
game-winner in the 71st minute. Popma made herself
available in the five yards out in the middle of the box,
and volleyed home a cross from senior Lauren Hickok.
Hickok would later score a goal in the 82nd minute that
was set up by Ashley Hruby’s long ball over the Bison
defense. While the NDSU defenders were looking for an
offside call as Hickock continued on to score past Katie
McCormick, the Bison goalkeeper.
Shannon Schueren was in on the action as well, scoring
her goal in the 74th minute. The sophomore gathered a
pass from Mandy Nader and took a shot from 35 yards
that bounced over McCormick and into the goal.

► Match 2: Broncos Stay Unbeaten After
First Weekend
BOISE, Idaho - The Boise State women’s soccer finished
the Holiday Inn Classic with a strong offensive showing
as it defeated North Dakota State 4-1 at the Boas Tennis

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► Match 3: WSU Hands Broncos First Loss of
Season
PULLMAN, Wash. - The first taste of defeat was a sour
one for the Boise State soccer team (2-1-0), as it fell to
Washington State, 6-0, Friday.

When it looked like the second half could be made
interesting, WSU took another shot at the Boise State
psyche with a goal in the 47th minute to make it 3-0.
The Cougars would go on to score three more goals in
the 63rd, 87th and 88th minutes, respectively.
The six goals conceded is tied for third-most all-time and
is the most since New Mexico State score six in October
of 2010.
► Match 4: Broncos Fall to Gonzaga, 2-1

SPOKANE, Wash. - The Boise State women’s soccer
team (2-2-0) dropped the final match of its road trip
with a 2-1 defeat against Gonzaga.
Gonzaga got on the board first with a goal in the 40th
minute as midfielder Jessica Bennett curled around the
Bronco defense and fired a shot from 20 yards out and
into the back of the net.
Parks found the equalizer right before the half in the
45th minute after the Bulldogs cleared a Bronco corner
kick to defender Mandy Nader. Nader put the ball right
back in the box where it took a bounce and hung in
the air inside the six-yard box. Parks elevated over a
Gonzaga defender to head the ball past the charging
goalkeeper.
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16th of her career, which moves her into a tie for third
on the Boise State all-time list. It also moved her into
sixth place on the career points list, with 37.
Gonzaga would take the lead again on a play that
started from a long throw in on the left side. Heather
Johnson found some space at the top of the 18 yard
box and put a shot past McDevitt’s left side.

► Match 5: Broncos Edged by Montana
BOISE, Idaho - A 65th minute strike by Montana’s Erin Craig
would decide the Boise State women’s soccer team’s (23-0) fate in a 1-0 loss to the Grizzlies, Friday at the Bronco
Invitational.
Craig collected a pass from teammate Mary Makris yards
out from goal, took two touches and drilled a ball into the top
right corner past the outstretched arms of Bronco goalkeeper
Maddy McDevitt.
The loss was Boise State’s first at home this season.
McDevitt saw a lot of action in goal as the Grizzles fired 20
shots and nine shots on goal. The redshirt sophomore made
eight saves, seven in the second half, saving almost certain
goals on numerous occasions.
Montana was the aggressor in the match, putting up nine more
shots than the Broncos as well as eight more shots on target.

► Match 6: Schueren Leads Broncos to
Overtime Win
BOISE, Idaho - A Shannon Schueren penalty kick in the 99th
minute sealed a thrilling overtime victory for the Boise State
soccer team (3-3-0) which defeated Idaho State (4-1-0), 3-2,
Sunday.
Schueren was a force to be reckoned with as she was involved
in all three scoring plays. The sophomore bookended the
Bronco scoring line and provided an assist on the team’s
second goal. Her five points in the match is tied for sixth alltime and the most since Oct. 8, 2010, when Cheyenne Jones
and Shannon Saxton each recorded five points against New
Mexico State.
Schueren put Boise State on the board first in the 24th minute

with a free kick from 35 yards out that deflected off a Bengal
defender and into the bottom left corner of the goal.

a shot into the far side netting past Bronco goalkeeper Maddy
McDevitt.

Though the Broncos would carry the 1-0 lead into the locker
room at halftime, Idaho State would not quit in the second half.
Anna Pingree would do her best to bring the Bengals back.
The Boise native scored consecutive goals in the 58th and
69th minutes to give Idaho State a 2-1 lead and a healthy dose
of momentum down the home stretch.

The finish marked the first goal of the Favatella’s career.

Junior midfielder Katy Oehring would put Boise State back in
the mix, though, heading in a goal off a Schueren corner kick in
the 74th minute to put the teams back on level terms. The goal
was the second of the season for Oehring.
After the end of regulation, the teams took the field for two
10-minute sudden-victory periods. Boise State controlled the
first extra period all the way to the 99th minute when Lauren
Hickok made a long run down the right side of the field and was
taken down inside the penalty box.
Schueren would line up to attempt the kick with a crowd of 668
in attendance. The Bothell, Wash., native struck the ball to the
right side of the goal while the Bengal keeper guessed left,
eliminating any chance at a save.

► Match 7: Broncos Lose a Heartbreaker to
Portland State
HILLSBORO, Ore. - The Boise State soccer team (3-4-0) fell
2-1 in double overtime to Portland State in the first match of the
Viking Classic, Friday.
Just as it looked as the game would end in a draw, Portland
State’s Carlie Martin played a long ball that bounced over the
Boise State back line and to the feet of Daniela Solis. Solis
carried the ball 20 yards before collecting herself and putting a
shot to the far post.
It was a bit of revenge for the Broncos, who pulled off a late
goal at the end of regulation. In the 88th minute were awarded
a corner kick which was cleared out of the box by a Portland
State defender. Mackenzie Hickel chased back and touched
the ball back to Shannon Schueren on the wing who sent
an arching cross into the middle of the box where Brianne
Favatella headed it into the back of the net.
Cori Bianchini scored the Vikings’ first goal in the 59th minute.
After the Portland State attack worked up the left side Bianchini
found space 15 yards out on the left side of the box and put

Boise State controlled possession most of the game but could
not capitalize on its 17 shots and 14 corner kicks. Portland
State finished with eight shots and three corners.
The loss was the first to Portland State in program history, as
the Broncos are now 9-1-1 all-time against the Vikings.

► Match 8: Broncos Fall Short at Viking
Classic
HILLSBORO, Ore. - Despite creating more scoring
opportunities for the second-straight game, the Boise State
soccer team (3-5-0) suffered another defeat at the Viking
Classic with a 3-1 loss to Eastern Washington, Sunday.
The Broncos fell into an early hole in the 21st minute when
Cassie Black found a ball that had bounced around the 18yard box and put it in the back of the net for her first goal of
the season.
That lead would expand to two goals in the 35th minute when
the Eagles’ Brittney Conway collected a failed clearance by the
Boise State back line and made a pass to Siara Byers inside
18 yards who put a shot into the right corner of the net.
Freshman Dominique Banks made the first start of her young
Boise State career and made an impact in the game by
carrying the ball for a long run up the right side of the field.
Banks split two defenders to get into the box where she was
taken down for a penalty kick.
Schueren, who made a penalty kick in overtime against Idaho
State, lined up another one but hit the hands of Eastern
Washington goalkeeper Jamie Walker. The ball came right
back to Schueren at the penalty spot who easily put it to the
left side for her fourth goal of the season.
The Broncos made countless attacks during the final 30
minutes of the game, but a second goal eluded the Blue and
Orange.
When Boise State was desperate for another goal in final
minute, Black countered for her second goal of the game,
helping her to be named the tournament offensive MVP.

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The Broncos had kept the sixth-ranked offense in check
for most of the game, but Ashlynn Soellner got free for her
second goal of the match when she headed a ball over the
Bronco goalkeeper, Maddy McDevitt, at the top of 18-yard box.
Soellner returned the ball in front of an open net and scored
the game-winner with 27 seconds left on the clock.

► Match 9: Bronco Soccer Rolls to 2-0 Win
BOISE, Idaho - The Boise State soccer team continued its
strong play at the Boas Soccer Complex with a 2-0 win over
Nebraska-Omaha, Friday. The Broncos (4-5-0) are now 4-1-0
at home this season.

Navy got on the board first in the 15th minute when Morgan
Dankanich intercepted a pass from the back line and found
Soellner who got in behind the defense. Soellner took a touch
before sending the ball low past McDevitt.

The scoring started with a goal from Lauren Hickok in the 48th
minute. The senior midfielder took a through-ball played up
by Rebe Wolverton, took a touch as the Maverick goalkeeper
charged out of her six yard box, and sent it into the right side of
the goal to mark her second of the season.
It did not take long for the Broncos to strike again, as Gabby
Garcia made a run up the left side of the field and cut into the
18-yard box where she was taken down from behind in the
55th minute. The Broncos were awarded a penalty kick to be
taken by Shannon Schueren.
Schueren approached the ball slowly before taking aim at
the left side of the goal. This time the Maverick goalkeeper
made a stop but kept the ball in play. Schueren followed for
the rebound and scored past the keeper who was still out of
position.
It was like Déjà vu for the sophomore from Bothell, Wash., who
finished an almost identical play against Eastern Washington
last weekend.

Lindsay Roberts set career records for
games started and games played

Rebe Wolverton put away the team’s equalizer in the 53rd
minute on a thru-ball played by Lauren Hickok. After Wolverton
got behind the Utah back line, she found herself one-on-one
with the goalkeeper and calmly put the ball to the right side for
her second goal of the season.
It was the second-consecutive game with point for Hickok, and
was her second assist of the season.

Schueren has now contributed points in four-consecutive
matches which is tied for third in the Boise State season record
book.

Utah got on the board early after Ashton Hall powered through
multiple Boise State defenders to take a shot from eight yards
and find the back of the net.

While Nebraska-Omaha did have some dangerous chances,
the Boise State controlled possession and were the
aggressors most of the match. The Broncos finished with a
28-7 shots advantage and put 10 shots on goal compared to
the Mavericks’ three. The 28 shots is the most the Blue and
Orange have taken since 2009 and ranks fourth on the all-time
list.

Possession was evenly matched for most of the game, as
both sides connected passes and waited for promising scoring
opportunities.

► Match 10: Broncos Finish Unbeaten Weekend
With 1-1 Draw

► Match 11: Broncos Fall in Final Minute Against
Navy

BOISE, Idaho - The Boise State soccer team (4-5-1) rallied
back from a goal down to finish in a 1-1 draw against Utah,
Sunday.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Boise State soccer team fell in a
devastating 2-1 defeat to Navy, Friday, as the Midshipmen put
away a goal in the 90th minute to seal the match.

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Katy Oehring led the team with four shots including one from
25 yards out that skimmed over the crossbar before sinking
into the top netting during the second overtime period.

Boise State found an equalizer off a set piece in the 18th minute
after Navy committed a foul about 10 yards inside midfield.
Kelsey Nicassio lobbed a ball through the air that came down
near the six yard box to the head of KT Clayton who flicked it
into the back of the net. The goal and assist each were the first
of the two freshmen’s careers.
The loss marks the second match of the season that Boise
State has let slip in the final minute. The Broncos conceded a
game-winner in the final seconds of double overtime against
Portland State earlier this month.
Boise State had chances in both halves, tallying 15 shots and
five shots on goal. Brooke Heidemann and Katy Oehring led
the team with three shots apiece.

► Match 12: Broncos Notch First Road Win at Penn
PHILADELPHIA - A Katy Oehring game-winning goal powered the
Boise State soccer team (5-6-1) to its first road win of the season as the
Broncos defeated Penn, 1-0, Sunday.
Boise State found its goal in the 54th minute off a set piece, one of
the Broncos’ most dangerous weapons this season. After a Penn foul,
Kelsey Nicassio took a free kick from 35 yards out on the left side. Her
ball bent into the box which forced the Penn goalkeeper to charge but
she failed to secure the ball which continued to bounce around the box.
Oehring was able to extend a leg and poke the ball into an open net for
her third goal of the season.
The goal was a good sign for the Broncos who are now 5-0-0 when
scoring the first goal in a match.
Maddy McDevitt was solid in between the pipes for Boise State. The
redshirt sophomore earned her third shutout of the season making four
saves, including a couple of diving stops in the final 15 minutes as the
Quakers were attacking.
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advantage at the half. Many of Penn’s chances came toward the end of
the match when Boise State pulled back into its defensive shell.
Oehring and freshman Brooke Heidemann led the team with two shots
apiece and were the only two Broncos to put shots on goal.

► Match 13: Broncos Drop Conference Opener
1-0
Albuquerque, N.M. - The Boise State soccer team fell 1-0
in its 2012 Mountain West debut at New Mexico, Friday.
New Mexico scored its lone goal in the 69th minute when
Stephanie Rowe struck a low ball that snuck past the inside
of the far post. The series started after a service into the box
that was headed out by Bronco defender Mikhaila Bowden.
The ball only got has far as the top of the box where New
Mexico’s Natalie Jenks poked it out to an open Rowe for the
game-winning goal.

The Broncos put up nine shots but did not force Aztec
goalkeeper Rachel Boaz to make a save. Sophomore
Shannon Schueren led the team in chances with four
attempts at goal, getting her best look on a shot from 20
yards out in the first half that flew just over the crossbar
while Boaz was out of position.
The Orange and Blue had several dangerous opportunities,
winning three corner kicks in the first half and making long
counter attacks in the second half.
Redshirt sophomore played all 90 minutes in goal for the
Broncos, making three saves.

The Broncos were determined until the final whistle blew,
searching for an equalizer after getting deep into Lobo territory
during the final minute. Katy Oehring, Lauren Hickok and Anna
Popma each took a crack in the final 30 seconds but came up
empty-handed.

Shannon Schueren provided the late-game heroics with
a goal in the 77th minute. The scoring opportunity began
with KT Clayton lobbing a ball toward the far post from the
corner of the 18-yard box. Schueren ran on to redirect the
ball to the center of the goal while the goalkeeper dove left.

Despite giving up the goal, Boise State was the aggressor in
the second half. The Broncos outshot the Lobos 12-8.

The goal was the Bothell, Wash., native’s sixth of the
season and her second game-winner. She has either
scored or assisted eight of the team’s 17 goals this year.

The Blue and Orange were put on their heels in the first half,
conceding nine shots while only contributing three of their own,
none of which were on goal.Match #13 Summary:

► Match 14: Broncos Nipped by No. 10 San Diego State
Boise, Idaho - The Boise State women’s soccer team
(5-8-1, 0-2 MW) kept up with the 10th-ranked team in the
nation for 90 minutes, Friday, but a San Diego State goal
in the 73rd minute would serve as the game winner as the
Broncos fell, 1-0.
The scoring play was created on the right side near the end
line where Haley Locker collected the ball before finding
Tiffany Hurst inside the 18-yard box. Hurst put the ball
toward goal where Tiffany Halverson was waiting at the
back post and directed the ball into the net with her thigh.

Maddy McDevitt made three saves in her fourth shutout of
the season. The redshirt freshman has allowed only two
goals in the team’s last four matches.
Boise State opened by dominating the first half, building a
9-2 shots advantage but could not find the back of the net.
By the end of the match the Broncos held an 18-10 shots
advantage and a 10-3 differential in shots on goal.
The Broncos battled through cold and wet conditions
stemming from a thunderstorm which delayed the start of
the match by 15 minutes.

Kati Lucas led the team in points (15)
and goals (7).
team would have to settle for a draw on the road at Wyoming,
freshman Brooke Heidemann changed the Broncos’ fate
with a goal in the final minute of double overtime to give her
team a 1-0 win, Sunday.
Heidemann finished a cross by junior Katy Oehring with 50
seconds left on the clock. Oehring possessed the ball on the
wing before sending it to the middle of the field where it went
over the reach of the goalkeeper and to the back post where
Heidemann was able to knock in the first goal of her career.
Maddy McDevitt earned her second-straight shutout and
fifth of the season by making four saves. She has allowed
only two goals in the last five matches.
Boise State (7-8-1, 2-2-0 MW) had a commanding shots
advantage in the first half, 7-2 but conceded nine in the
second half while only attempting three. In overtime, the
Broncos took seven shots and kept the Cowgirls from taking
any.

► Match 17: Broncos Rally to Win Overtime Thriller
BOISE, Idaho - In its second-straight double overtime
match, the Boise State women’s soccer team once again
emerged victorious, defeating Fresno State 2-1 with a goal
from senior Lauren Hickok in the 103rd minute, Friday.
Hickok scored after receiving a pass in the middle of Fresno

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State’s 18-yard box, dodged a charging goalkeeper with a
touch that sent the ball out away from her feet but was able
to get to the loose ball before a Bulldog defender and sent
her third goal of the season into the back of the net. The goal
also marked the second game-winning goal of the season
for Hickok on a night she tied Lindsay Roberts on the Boise
State all-time list for most career starts with 79.

of the season, second-most on the team.

Boise State started in a 1-0 hole after Fresno State’s Megan
Mossman scored just before the half at the 41-minute mark.
Teammate Lauren Lindstrom sent a long ball from midfield
that bounced through the Bronco defense where Mossman
found herself one-on-one with goalkeeper Maddy McDevitt.
Mossman slipped the ball passed McDevitt’s left side and in.

McDevitt finished with five saves on the day, including a
diving save to her left in the 80th minute which kept the
teams on level terms.

Meridian, Idaho native, Brooke Heidemann, scored the
team’s 1-1 equalizer in the 71st minute for her secondconsecutive match with a goal. Heidemann put away the
team’s game-winner against Wyoming in the 110th minute
last weekend. Today’s goal came from 20 yards out on the
right side, sending an arching ball over the keeper’s hands
and into the upper corner.
The come-from-behind win was the first for the Broncos this
season.
Boise State continued its trend of surging after halftime, now
16 of the team’s 20 goals have come in the second half or
later.
The Broncos were outshot 9-6 in the first half but came out
more aggressive in the second half with an 8-4 advantage
in the second stanza and outshot FSU 4-2 in overtime. Not
only was Boise State getting shots, but it put 8-of-18 shots
on goal.

► Match 18: Broncos Finish Weekend Unbeaten, Tie
UNLV 1-1
BOISE, Idaho - The Boise State women’s soccer team was
forced to play from a goal down for the second-straight
match, but once again rallied back to earn a point in its 1-1
draw with UNLV, Sunday.
Junior Katy Oehring scored the Broncos’ goal at the
51-minute mark on a direct free kick from 25 yards out.
Oehring lined up a shot that went over the Rebel wall of
defenders and sunk into the top right corner of the net over
the UNLV keeper. The strike marked Oehring’s fourth goal

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Boise State conceded the UNLV goal in the ninth minute
after a pass by Macy Jo Harrison took an unfortunate
bounce, leading Susie Bernal to a one-on-one chance with
goalkeeper Maddy McDevitt. Bernal buried the shot from 12
yards out.

The Broncos were outshot 22-14, total, thanks in part to the
first overtime period where the Rebels recorded five shots
while Boise State could not answer with an attempt of its
own. Five of the Broncos’ 14 shots were on target.
Shannon Schueren had three goals and
two assists during her freshman season.
► Match 19: Soccer Closes Regular Season with 1-0
Win
BOISE, Idaho - The Boise State soccer team continued its
hot streak and will head to the Mountain West Conference
Tournament with momentum on its side after a 1-0 win over
Nevada, Saturday. The Broncos are now 4-0-1 in their last
five matches and will head to San Diego with the No. 3 seed.
Junior Ashley Hruby scored the game-winning goal just
before the half, in the 43rd minute. It marks the secondstraight season Hruby has scored the game-winner on
senior day after doing the same against Idaho last year. The
Bronco run started with Shannon Schueren in the midfield
who found a running Dominique Banks up the sideline.
Banks dished the ball off to Hruby who belted a shot from
the right side of the box into the far upper corner, over the
keeper’s hands for her first goal of the season.
The assist for Banks tallied the first point of her Bronco
career while Schueren added to her total, finishing the
regular season with six goals and three assists.

► Match 20: Broncos Lose Heartbreaker to Nevada
SAN DIEGO - The Boise State soccer team’s season
came to an end, Wednesday, after a 1-0 loss to
Nevada in the opening round of the Mountain West
Conference Tournament.

The Wolf Pack got its lone goal in the 85th minute when
Daisha Jones Oglesby tore down the right side into the 18yard box, stepped on the ball, and fired into the back of the
net.
After a shaky start in which the ball was kept in Boise State’s
half, the Broncos found their stride and started to develop
chances of their own.
Maddy McDevitt made one save in seven minutes before
leaving the match with an injury sustained during a collision
with a charging Nevada attacker. Megan Blanchard played
the rest of the match in goal, making three saves.
Senior Lauren Hickok led the team with four shots including
a dangerous header in the second half that forced the
Nevada keeper to make a quick reaction save.Boise State
came out as the aggressor in the second half but could not
found few scoring opportunities. The Broncos finished with
only one shot on goal while eight of the Rebels’ shots were
on frame.